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Labor: 180-hours (15hrs/wk, $80K median household income) = ($7,200)
Labor includes reading BP(education), looking at properties, going to REI association meeting’s, talking to banks, agents, internet research(home...
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I just purchased my first property in August of this year (2018), and I love it. Being new to this, what are some known strategies that people use to purchase a second, third, fourth property quickly [within a couple ...
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Hi BP. I have been considering getting my RE license but am unsure of the advantages. Any insight?
Thanks.
S.Ellis
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I want to invest in rental properties. I have cash to get started; however, I do not have a job. Lenders require at least 2 years on the job for a mortgage. If I cannot leverage my investment, the return is the sam...
Here is my background. I own 44 rental properties in Maryland and one beachfront condo in the Outer Banks NC. Most of these properties are condos ranging in price from $60,000 to $100,000 and each has a monthly condo...
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Hi my name is Kimberly Bookert and I am a real estate Broker. I am looking to seriously get into investing. Buy and Flip and Buy and Hold. Initially to build up capital I want to buy and Flip and then begin slowl...
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Hey BP family! After many years of just taking an interest in real estate, I'm ready to dive in and become an investor. I'll be looking forward to reading discussions on the site and connecting with many of you. My ba...
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I would love to hear your input on the Better Together City-County merger from a real estate investing perspective.Is this good for real estate investors?Is the merger better for current and new local businesses as a ...
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Hello all!Firstly, I have to say that I truly enjoy listening to BiggerPockets regularly. I recently earned my Real Estate license, signed on with Trade Winds Realty, and joined the Pinellas Realtor® Organization (PR...
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Hello everyone hope all are well,I’ve been struggling qualifying for a 2nd mortgage since my primary residence is under my name. However I do not pay the entire mortgage it’s divided evenly among 3 of us(brothers/part...